worldweather39°Cexceptionally cool
usually 40°C–42°C
cooler than 94% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: exceptionally strong
Weather in Saudi Arabia - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast
Right now temperatures across Saudi Arabia range from 28° to 42°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.
Country values are the median of forecasts from 10 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.
Weather in Saudi Arabia's cities today
☀️Medina
42°no rain
☀️Buraydah
41°no rain
☀️Dhahran
40°no rain
☀️Riyadh
39°no rain
☀️Dammam
39°no rain
🌤️Mecca
39°no rain
☀️Jubail
37°no rain
☁️Jeddah
35°no rain
☁️Taif
33°no rain
🌧️Abha
28°💧 0.3 mm
Weather map - today's temperatures
Next days in Saudi Arabia
today☀️
39°💧 0.3 mm
Sun☀️
36°💧 5.8 mm
Mon☀️
39°💧 3.6 mm
Tue☀️
39°💧 4.7 mm
Wed☀️
39°💧 5.4 mm
Thu☀️
40°💧 2.5 mm
Fri🌤️
39°💧 1.2 mm
Sat🌤️
39°💧 0.4 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Sunday 6 Sept in Saudi Arabia, the forecast high is 36°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 40°C to 42°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 99% of similar days.
36°Cexceptionally cool
usually 40°C–42°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: typical
39°Cexceptionally cool
usually 40°C–42°C
cooler than 91% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: typical
39°Ccooler than usual
usually 40°C–42°C
cooler than 81% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: typical
39°Ccooler than usual
usually 39°C–42°C
cooler than 79% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: typical
40°Cnear normal
usually 39°C–42°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: exceptionally strong
39°Ccooler than usual
usually 39°C–42°C
cooler than 84% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: typical
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 41°C by day. The coolest year was 1991 (39°C) and the warmest was 2023 (43°C). The current forecast averages 39°C - lower than in 96% of historical years.
Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.
Weather warnings - Saudi Arabia
Heavy rain18 bulletins · in effect today · in effect now
Areas incl.: Asir - Al Harjah, Asir - Al Raboaa, Asir - Al Farshah, Asir - Sarat Abidah, Asir - Zahran Al Janub, Asir - Ahad Rufaydah
Heavy rainfall may cause local flooding and traffic disruption. Take care on the roads and near watercourses.
Strong wind7 bulletins · in effect today · in effect now
Areas incl.: Makkah - Bahrah, Makkah - Al Lith, Makkah - Jeddah, Makkah - Al Qunfudhah, Makkah - Rabigh, Madinah - Badr
Wind gusts can break branches and make driving harder. Watch for falling objects and stay away from trees.
Source: national weather service via the WMO Severe Weather Information Centre, as of 2026-09-05 11:08:09 UTC. 25 active bulletins in total. See alerts worldwide →
14-day forecast - Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
38°
around 33° at night · days with rain: 8
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
42°
around 28° at night · rain chance 0%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
37°
around 23° at night · rain chance 1%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Saudi Arabia: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 38° by day and 33° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 42° in September, and about 37° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Today vs the next days - Saudi Arabia cities
| City | Today | +3 days | +7 days | Rain today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Medina | 42℃ | 39℃ | 43℃ | - |
| ☀️ Buraydah | 41℃ | 41℃ | 41℃ | - |
| ☀️ Dhahran | 40℃ | 40℃ | 40℃ | - |
| ☀️ Riyadh | 39℃ | 42℃ | 42℃ | - |
| ☀️ Dammam | 39℃ | 41℃ | 40℃ | - |
| 🌤️ Mecca | 39℃ | 40℃ | 39℃ | - |
| ☀️ Jubail | 37℃ | 39℃ | 37℃ | - |
| ☁️ Jeddah | 35℃ | 36℃ | 33℃ | - |
| ☁️ Taif | 33℃ | 31℃ | 32℃ | - |
| 🌧️ Abha | 28℃ | 25℃ | 26℃ | 0.3 mm |
Day-by-day forecast for Saudi Arabia
Saturday5 September 2026
☀️39°clear sky
Sunday6 September 2026
☀️36°clear sky
Monday7 September 2026
☀️39°clear sky
Tuesday8 September 2026
☀️39°clear sky
Wednesday9 September 2026
☀️39°clear sky
Thursday10 September 2026
☀️40°clear sky
Friday11 September 2026
🌤️39°a few clouds
Saturday12 September 2026
🌤️39°a few clouds
Sunday13 September 2026
☀️39°clear sky
Monday14 September 2026
☀️37°clear sky
Tuesday15 September 2026
☀️36°clear sky
Wednesday16 September 2026
☀️37°clear sky
Thursday17 September 2026
☀️38°clear sky
Friday18 September 2026
☀️37°clear sky
Saturday19 September 2026
☀️36°clear sky
Sunday20 September 2026
☀️37°clear sky
Sea temperature - Saudi Arabia
| Beach | Water today | Water week avg | Waves | How's the water? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dammam | 35℃ | 35℃ | 0.4 m | very warm |
| Jubail | 34℃ | 35℃ | 0.3 m | very warm |
| Dhahran | 34℃ | 34℃ | 0.2 m | very warm |
| Jeddah | 31℃ | 31℃ | 1 m | very warm |
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Air quality and smog in Saudi Arabia
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sakakah | 117.1 | 616.5 | very poor |
| Rijad | 57.3 | 338.1 | sufficient |
| Mekka | 53 | 159.7 | moderate |
| At-Ta’if | 43.8 | 122 | moderate |
| Jubail | 41 | 92.7 | moderate |
| Ad-Dammam | 36.7 | 74.7 | moderate |
| Unaizah | 32.7 | 139.7 | good |
| Burajda | 23.1 | 99.9 | good |
| Yanbu | 20 | 37.7 | good |
| Abha | 19.9 | 39.7 | good |
| Tabuk | 19.3 | 81.3 | good |
| Dzudda | 17.4 | 23.8 | good |
| Gazan | 17.3 | 29.7 | good |
| Najrān | 16.1 | 40.2 | good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 04:00).
Saudi Arabia weather through the year
Saudi Arabia weather month by month - when is the best time to go?
Weather in other countries in Middle East
Public holidays in Saudi Arabia - when are the long weekends?
Next long weekend in Saudi Arabia: Saudi Founding Day (22 February, Monday) - Saturday–Monday (3 days off).
2026
23 SeptemberWednesday
Saudi National Day
2027
22 FebruaryMonday
Saudi Founding Day
long weekend9 – 12 MarchTuesday–Friday
Eid al-Fitrtentative date
15 – 18 MaySaturday–Tuesday
Eid al-Adhatentative date
23 SeptemberThursday
Saudi National Day
long weekend + bridge dayPublic holidays (statutory days off) - shops, offices and some attractions may be closed. A "bridge day" is a workday between a holiday and the weekend worth taking as leave. Lunar holiday dates marked as tentative may shift by one day after the official announcement.
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FAQ - Saudi Arabia weather
What is the weather like in Saudi Arabia today?
Today it is about 39° during the day and 32° at night, clear sky.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Saudi Arabia?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.